This is one most people miss. Stock shocks/lower bushings last quite awhile. When you start getting up there in mileage they will degrade and develop a clunk. The funny thing is a lot of people get a clunk with new shocks sooner than the 100k miles that are on the originals due to improper...
I have been getting a strange noise out of the front end for a few months now. Upon inspection you can see the lower bushings on the Bilsteins are torn and spitting out. I think there was some metal to metal contact somewhere down there. Luckily it looks like the Bilsteins will be warrantied...
Not yet. Its been on my "to do" list since I hit 100k but that was back in July. She sees very little miles these days. Most is weekend/camping. If I still have it after the first of the year then I will do it.
NOT For Sale
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/sale-vehicles/210798-fs-2006-4runner-sr5-v8-temecula-hemet-ca-%2416-5k.html#post2198799
We have decided to keep the 4Runner!! Little change of plans to make it all work out!
I am sad to say that I must sell my 4Runner. My family has grown over the last 2 years and we need more space and more towing capacity. .
Asking $16.5K or BEST offer
2006 SR5 V8 Galactic Gray
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